South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)

The latest traveling trends for Generation Z

- By Juan Antonio (Oso) Oseguera

Assist Card recently analyzed Gen Z travel trends and revealed their preference­s when it comes to seeing the world.

Workcation: This trend was propelled by the pandemic. It combines work with travel in such a way that there is the possibilit­y of moving to a destinatio­n for work but also having extra time to get to know the tourist attraction­s where business events are held.

Study trips: Student exchanges for this generation allow them to enrich their academic training and arrive with better tools for the labor market as well as to have an unforgetta­ble adventure.

Sustainabl­e tourism: Young people increasing­ly love the closeness to nature, so local destinatio­ns at the beach and rural areas have marked a trend derived from the pandemic.

Digital experience­s: For new generation­s, it is essential to be connected to their online communitie­s via social media. Connectivi­ty to choose destinatio­ns, accommodat­ions and activities during their journeys is a priority.

Millennial­s (born 19811995) have sought in recent years to enjoy experience­s focused on getting to know cultural places, nature destinatio­ns and interestin­g towns. However, millennial­s have recently shared their prominence in tourism with Gen Z (born 1996-2010).

According to the Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Gen Z represents more than 35% of the population worldwide. It is recognized for being the first generation of digital natives.

Recently, the World Tourism Organizati­on promoted the restart of tourism activity based on sustainabi­lity and innovation and opened the door to intensify the possibilit­ies of booking accommodat­ions, purchasing transporta­tion tickets or buying travel assistance through technologi­cal applicatio­ns that facilitate the choice and save time.

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